Discover leading IoT development companies that can drive innovation and create new revenue streams for your business. If you wish to accelerate your product launch with partners in the area, check out our directory of US IoT developers.
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Algosoup is a London-based software development company that provides AI-native, forward-deployed engineering services by embedding software engineers into client teams. It supports startups, scaleups, enterprises, and agencies with rapid MVP development, product engineering, AI integration, legacy...
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Actual Reality Technologies is an AI solutions consultancy in Perrysburg, Ohio, built for manufacturers tired of AI hype and hungry for measurable outcomes. We pair frontier AI and machine learning with Lean Six Sigma discipline our CEO is a Master Black Belt with 15 years at GE Aviation and operations...
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- Software Development
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- Perrysburg, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CacheLogic is a technology and AI company focused on building intelligent, scalable solutions that help businesses solve complex challenges and move forward with confidence. We combine strong engineering expertise with a product-driven mindset to turn ideas into reliable digital solutions built for real-world...
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
NASA-grade product engineering for regulated industries...
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- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Pacific Design Engineering (PDE) is a full-service product design house in Burnaby, BC, with 38 years of experience and over 5,900 projects delivered. We bring electronics, firmware, software, mechanical design, and compliance together under one integrated team — taking complex products from concept to...
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- Product Design
- IoT
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Burnaby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
mIT solutions unterstützt Unternehmen bei der Digitalisierung und Automatisierung ihrer Geschäftsprozesse. Mit EcholoN bietet das Unternehmen eine flexible Plattform für IT-Service-Management, Field Service, Workflows, Self-Service, Reporting und Compliance. Die Lösung ist modular, skalierbar und als...
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- Borstel-Hohenraden, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Rochester, NY product development firm with a dedicated San Diego usability team, taking hardware from sketch to production: design research and human factors, industrial design, brand and graphic design, mechanical engineering, DFM and in-house prototyping. 1,000+ products launched and 30+ design awards...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Engineering
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Waveo is an AI product studio in Irvine, CA. We design, build, and ship production AI for operations-heavy companies without an in-house AI team: AI agents and automation, computer vision, digital twins and IoT, and predictive AI. Idea to production in weeks. Real engineering, not no-code. Clients own the...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Conklin Group is a senior-level Microsoft and AI development team based in Prosper, TX, serving Dallas-Fort Worth and B2B clients nationwide since 2002. We build custom .NET/Azure systems and integrate Anthropic Claude into production applications no junior bench, no account managers relaying messages...
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- Web Development
- ERP Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Prosper, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Pilotfish is an international product innovation and development company helping startups and scale-ups turn ambitious ideas into market-ready products. Combining strategy, industrial design, engineering, prototyping, human factors, and manufacturing support, we accelerate the journey from concept to launch...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Wearables
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bcube Technology Services is a Dubai-based technology studio specializing in interactive, immersive, and real-time digital experiences. Its capabilities span AR/VR, game development, real-time 3D, interactive installations, web applications and portals, and native mobile applications, using technologies such...
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- AI Development
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
One-stop product design & development for hardware startups in Shenzhen, China. Industrial design, prototyping, manufacturing. iF & Red Dot winner...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Shenzhen, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wavect GmbH is an Austrian software agency for founders, startups, and scale-ups that need product-led software built to ship. From web and mobile apps to AI, blockchain, IoT, and SaaS, Wavect helps teams validate ideas, research the right technical path, and turn concepts into production-ready products. With...
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- Ampass, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
n-others is an award-winning industrial design and product development studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We partner with ambitious hardware startups and global brands to transform early ideas into manufacturable, market-ready hardware and high-impact CGI assets. Recognized with Red Dot and iF Design...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- San Isidro, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Somayar est un intégrateur technologique marocain basé à Rabat, spécialisé depuis 1999 dans les solutions de billettique et SAEIV pour le transport urbain, la radiocommunication professionnelle Hytera, les systèmes d'extinction automatique d'incendie Protecfire, la géolocalisation GPS et la gestion de...
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- Digital Strategy
- Wearables
- IoT
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- Location
- Rabat, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
eInnoSys delivers semiconductor equipment connectivity and smart manufacturing solutions, helping fabs and equipment manufacturers integrate SECS/GEM, MES, automation, AI-driven monitoring, and Industry 4.0 technologies for more connected and efficient operations...
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- AI Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
We are a small studio dedicated to building powerful solutions, and owning the full development lifecycle for software products...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
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- Charlottetown, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
SMK Ventures is an India-based IT services company delivering modern web development, custom software solutions, API development, and digital solutions for businesses worldwide. We focus on reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology tailored to each clients needs...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Texas, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Based in Leicester, England, we are a team of digital specialists - designers, developers, project managers and digital fanatics. We have a diverse set of skills and we love the digital products we make...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Cloud4C helps enterprises build a stronger digital foundation through cloud technology, security, and managed IT expertise. From modernizing legacy environments and managing hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure to supporting SAP workloads and strengthening cybersecurity, Cloud4C enables organizations to...
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
FSS Technology is a Polish IoT product development company based in Bielsko-Biała. It designs custom electronics and PCBs, develops embedded firmware (ESP32, STM32), connects devices to Microsoft Azure IoT, builds native iOS and Android apps and assembles PCBs in-house (SMT/THT with AOI and X-ray...
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- IoT
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Bielsko-Biala, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Yalantis
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Full-cycle tech partner with deep expertise in IoT
We deliver cutting-edge, scalable, and fully functional IoT hardware and software products and ecosystems that help clients achieve their specific objectives...
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- IoT
- Software Development
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- AI Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
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The exception team the client collaborated with brought in fresh ideas and innovative technologies previously unfamiliar to the client. For example, with Yalantis' guidance, the client's developers explore the Go language. The primary reason the client chose Yalantis is its strong organizational and project management skills. It's not just about the developers; Yalantis provides a comprehensive support framework, ensuring that a project manager is consistently present. (Verified via email)
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Yalantis functions as an integral scrum team, supporting the development teams of a real estate firm. It created renovation project management tools that encompass a web app, a mobile app, and a backend system. Thanks to Yalantis, the client expanded development capabilities and achieved key short-term goals. Its quick integration was pivotal in launching various projects. Beyond delivering top-notch work, Yalantis emphasizes a culture that prioritizes the customer's needs. (Verified via email)
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An IoT manufacturer teamed up with Yalantis to craft an application, enabling users to manage their devices more efficiently. Utilizing Node.js and basing the architecture on Circulus, Yalantis delivered commendable outcomes. It is responsive to any development challenges, offering swift resolutions. The client appreciates Yalantis' proactive stance, impressive technical expertise, and practical solution suggestions. (Verified via email)
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsGo Wombat engineers industrial IoT, AI and data systems for established businesses. We connect operational software, computer vision and enterprise data, with delivery experience in electronics quality control, SCADA monitoring and AdTech platforms...
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- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Liquid Technologies automates enterprise operations using AI, custom software, and data engineering. We work with healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and regulated industries to replace manual workflows with intelligent automation...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
RUBICON is a software, data and AI consulting company founded in 2013 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving clients across Europe and North America...
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- AI Development
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Custom software specialized in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Veniteck Solutions, established in 2013, is a global technology and digital solutions company with 13+ years of experience and 250+ projects delivered. We provide custom software, web and mobile app development, ERP/CRM, UI/UX, digital marketing, AI, automation, and IoT solutions. We help businesses...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Oakleigh South, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We empower businesses / non-profits / communities with powerful technology solutions that shape their future...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Austin-based Syberry builds custom software that companies own outright, replacing costly SaaS tools, modernizing legacy systems, and putting AI to work with people firmly in control. Since 2011, our team has shipped 300+ solutions for startups and Fortune 200 brands. A distinctive delivery process, run on...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Intuz is an AI development company with 16+ years of enterprise delivery: 700+ products built, 54+ AI systems live in production today. AWS Consulting Partner and a Clutch Top Generative AI Company in 2026. Startups to Fortune 500s hire us when AI has to work on day 400, not just in the demo...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Unleash the Full Potential of Your Business with Tailor-Made Mobile App, VR, AR and Software Development...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- VR/AR
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Droid Technologies is a top embedded systems development company providing full hardware design and firmware services. We deliver custom PCB design, Embedded GUI (LVGL/TouchGFX), and IoT Companion Apps. ISO 13485 compliant, we are trusted by MedTech, Industrial & Robotics clients globally...
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- IoT
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $39/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 39 Projects Listed
WNC (WeNoCode) is a product-driven AI and software company. We design, build, and ship AI agents, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation, alongside full-stack web, mobile, and desktop apps. Unlike pure consultancies, we run our own products Atflow, Base, Alternative Auth, AdCrier, and more so clients get a...
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- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nitriam is an Orlando based product design and manufacturing studio helping inventors, startups, and small businesses bring physical products to life. Instead of juggling a separate designer, prototyping shop, and overseas factory, clients work with one team from first sketch to finished product. Everything...
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- Product Design
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- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innometrique is a Bengaluru-based AI/ML engineering studio focused on one problem: getting AI systems past the demo stage. We build RAG pipelines, autonomous agents for workflow automation, custom LLM copilots, and document AI/OCR pipelines engineered with monitoring, evaluation, and cost controls from day...
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- IoT
- Wearables
- AI Development
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Dotcom IoT is an end-to-end IoT and embedded product engineering company, delivering connected solutions from hardware and firmware to cloud and applications. We build scalable IoT products for healthcare, smart cities, agriculture, energy, and industrial applications...
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- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
AppMatic Tech engineers AI-native SaaS platforms, iOS and Android mobile applications in Swift and Kotlin, IoT systems, and custom MCP servers built on Node.js and Python for healthcare, travel, construction, and growth-stage businesses. The agency is based in Ahmedabad, India, with 330+ products sh...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- IoT
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
If you want to develop or modify smart, digital or intelligent products , CoreFragment Technologies can guide you throughout end to end product development with consultative approach...
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- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Jenex Technovation is an embedded product engineering firm that builds connected hardware, firmware, IoT platforms, cloud services, mobile apps, and AI/ML features for companies developing or scaling physical and digital products...
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- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- IT Services
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hilogic Technologies specializes in building scalable digital solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We design and build web, mobile, and AI/ML products for companies that want to grow, pairing strong engineering with a genuinely human-centered approach to every project. We're not just an IT vendor we work as a long-term technical partner, taking products from the first idea through design, development...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Prism Infoways is an IT solutions and web development company based in Gurugram, India. We build websites, mobile apps, e-commerce stores and custom software, and support them with AI, cloud, cybersecurity and digital marketing services. Having worked with 150+ clients worldwide across logistics, real estate...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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IoT Development Company FAQs
What is an IoT (Internet of Things) development company?
An IoT development company is a specialized company that provides custom solutions, devices, applications, and software underlined by IoT technology.
This technology enables businesses to control their connected devices remotely while improving their security, efficiency, and productivity through better monitoring and automation.
How does an IoT agency help businesses build connected products?
An IoT agency helps businesses build connected products by guiding them through the entire development process, from strategy and design to hardware selection, IoT software development, data integration, and security implementation.
It builds IoT systems, software, and hardware to help businesses solve digital challenges and explore new revenue streams. IoT solution providers also integrate these systems into existing IT environments and provide continuous maintenance and support to businesses.
Which industries benefit the most from IoT development services?
Manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, retail, energy, and transportation industries benefit the most from IoT development services. They use IoT for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, process automation, and enhancing customer experiences.
Smart cities, telecom, and financial services also take advantage of IoT for connected infrastructure, network management, and security. Overall, sectors with asset-heavy operations or high data demands benefit the most through improved efficiency, cost savings, and better service delivery.
What are the top-rated IoT development companies on DesignRush in 2025?
Top-rated IoT development companies on DesignRush in 2025 are the following:
What core and specialized IoT services do these companies provide?
IoT companies provide the following services:
- Technology audit
- IoT consulting
- IoT app development
- Third-party integration
- Hardware development
- IoT modernization
- Data analytics
- Quality assurance (QA) testing
- Maintenance and support
Other services that IoT development companies provide include
- Cloud computing
- Edge computing
- Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI)
- IoT networking
- IoT gateways
- Connectivity management
What’s the cost range for IoT development in 2025?
IoT development companies charge $5,500 on average for IoT prototyping. A minimum viable product (MVP) can cost between $30,000 and $50,000, with a finished project running up to millions of dollars.
The significant variation in pricing stems from the fact that rates are predominantly influenced by the project's complexity, scale, and timeline.
How quickly can an IoT development company deliver a prototype or solution?
An IoT development company can typically deliver a prototype in 4-12 weeks, depending on complexity, available hardware, and required integrations. Simple proof-of-concepts (like basic sensor-to-app connectivity) may be ready in a month.
A full production-ready solution often takes 3-9 months, depending on custom hardware design, security requirements, regulatory compliance, and scaling needs.
What should you look for when selecting an IoT development partner?
When selecting an IoT development partner, look for the following:
- Proven IoT experience
- Solid hardware and software integration knowledge
- Familiarity with security and compliance
- Expertise in cloud and scalability
- Cross-industry insights
What warning signs indicate that a potential IoT development company may not be the right fit?
A potential IoT development company may not be the best fit if it shows some of the following warning signs:
- Absence of case studies
- Outdated tools and technologies
- Lack of robust security protocols
- Frequent reports of downtime, hacks, and compliance issues
- Vendor lock-ins
- Poor collaboration skills
- High employee turnover rate
What key questions should you ask before hiring an IoT development company?
Before hiring an IoT development company, ask the following questions:
- Have you worked with similar companies, industries, or projects before?
- Can you walk me through your IoT development process?
- What technologies, programming languages, and platforms do you use to build an IoT system?
- What are your systems for securing data collected on IoT devices? How do you ensure legal and ethical compliance?
- What security protocols do you have to safeguard against security breaches and potential cyber-attacks?
- How much do your services cost? Do you charge per hour, per month, per result, or a flat fee?
- What is my estimated project timeline?
- How will you integrate the IoT solution with my current tech stack?
How does IoT development differ from standard software or embedded systems projects?
IoT development integrates hardware, connectivity, and cloud systems, requiring expertise in sensors, communication protocols, and real-time data handling. Traditional software focuses mainly on apps or servers without managing physical devices.
Unlike embedded systems, IoT extends beyond standalone device logic by enabling internet connectivity, remote updates, and large-scale data analytics. It emphasizes scalability and security, while embedded projects usually focus on localized, device-specific functionality.
What platforms and frameworks do top IoT agencies use?
IoT agencies use the following platforms and frameworks:
- Cloud IoT platforms: AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT, IBM Watson IoT, Oracle IoT Cloud
- Industrial/IIoT platforms: Siemens MindSphere, ThingWorx, Cumulocity IoT, Arm Pelion
- Open-source frameworks: DeviceHive, Mainflux, Thinger.io, Kaa IoT, Zetta, Eclipse IoT
- Embedded firmware and RTOS: Mongoose OS, Apache Mynewt, RT-Thread
- Data and messaging tools: Apache IoTDB, Apache Kafka
- Prototyping and visual tools: Node-RED, Arduino, PlatformIO, ThingSpeak
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Our goal is to equip businesses and agencies with practical and accurate information, which is why we partnered with Chike Agbai, founder and CEO of Azumo, a leading IoT company. He provided his technical expertise on the qualities to look for when selecting a development partner.
Chike Agbai spent nearly two decades as an investment banker on Wall Street, where he advised leading software companies such as Oracle, Salesforce, and Dell on high-stake transactions, before founding Azumo in 2016. Under his leadership, Azumo has grown into a multi-million-dollar business, creating software solutions for global brands like Meta, Discovery, and Zynga, as well as high-growth startups.